Medtronic reports fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results; delivers highest annual revenue growth in 10 years

Disciplined execution and portfolio strength position Medtronic for continued momentum into fiscal year 2027

GALWAY, Ireland, June 3, 2026 /CNW/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter (Q4) and fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ended April 24, 2026.

Q4 Key Highlights

• Revenue of $9.8 billion, increased 9.9% as reported and 6.6% organic, 90 basis points ahead of Q4 implied guidance
• GAAP diluted EPS of $0.96; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.55, ahead of guidance
• Cardiac Ablation Solutions revenue increased 78% globally, including 124% U.S. growth, gaining an additional 8 points of U.S. share
• Cardiovascular grew 10.1%, led by mid-single-digit growth in Cardiac Rhythm Management driven by continued strength across Cardiac Pacing Therapies and Defibrillation Solutions, including mid-teens growth in Micra™ and a strong OmniaSecure™ U.S. launch
• Medical Surgical reported strong performance, up 5.1%, led by Acute Care & Monitoring and Endoscopy, which were up low-double-digits and high-single-digits, respectively
• Filed submission to U.S. FDA for Hugo™ RAS for the general surgery and gynecologic indications, as well as LigaSure™ RAS vessel sealer; received FDA clearance for ProGrip™ Advanced
• Secured FDA Clearance for Spine, Cranial and ENT indications and CE Mark for Spine and Cranial indications for Stealth AXiS™ Surgical System
• Executed several tuck-in M&A and venture capital transactions to strengthen portfolios, accelerate growth, and expand into high-growth adjacencies: completed CathWorks acquisition in Coronary and Renal Denervation; announced intention to acquire both Scientia Vascular in Neurovascular and SPR Therapeutics in Neuromodulation (in May); entered into agreements with Merit Medical Systems to offer ViaVerte™ system in Neuromodulation; and an investment in Pulnovo Medical in Cardiovascular
• Dividend for Q1 FY27 increased to $0.72 per share, implying annual $2.88 per share; 49^th consecutive year of dividend increases

FY26 Key Highlights

• FY26 revenue of $36.4 billion, adjusted revenue of $36.3 billion, increased 8.4% as reported and 5.8% organic
• FY26 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.73 increased 3.3%; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.53 increased 0.7%
• FY26 operating margin was flat year-over-year; FY26 non-GAAP operating margin decreased 130 basis points, or 150 basis points constant currency
• FY26 operating profit of $6.467 billion increased 8.6%; FY26 non-GAAP operating profit of $8.856 billion increased 2.4%, and decreased 0.6% constant currency
• FY26 cash from operations of $7.3 billion with free cash flow of $5.4 billion; closed FY26 with $9.2 billion cash and investments
• Company returned $4.2 billion to shareholders in FY26

"Our performance reflects the strongest annual top-line growth Medtronic has delivered in 10 years, powered by disciplined execution across our portfolio and continued operational rigor," said Geoff Martha, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer. "These results represent the compounding impact of deliberate choices we've made to strengthen our strategy, sharpen execution, and invest in the areas that will drive our future. We saw continued strength in some of our largest businesses like CRM, CST and Surgical, and we are building momentum in our highest growth opportunities, such as Affera, Symplicity, Hugo, Altaviva and Stealth AXiS. Together with the investments we're making in our pipeline, Medtronic is well positioned to deliver sustained growth and long-term value."

Q4 Financial Results

Medtronic reported Q4 worldwide revenue of $9.807 billion, an increase of 9.9% as reported and 6.6% on an organic basis. The Q4 FY26 organic revenue growth comparison excludes:

• Other revenue of $34 million in the current year versus $31 million in the prior year
• Revenue from the Dutch Obesity Clinic (NOK) divestiture with no revenue in the current year and $17 million in the prior year
• Foreign exchange benefit of $308 million on the remaining net sales

Q4 revenue included:

• Cardiovascular Portfolio revenue of $3.797 billion increased 13.8% as reported and 10.1% organic, with high-teens increase in Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure, low-single digit increase in Structural Heart & Aortic, and low-single digit increase in Coronary & Peripheral Vascular, all on an organic basis
• Neuroscience Portfolio revenue of $2.751 billion increased 5.0% reported and 3.0% organic, with low-single digit increase in Neuromodulation, Cranial & Spinal Technologies, and Specialty Therapies, all on an organic basis
• Medical Surgical Portfolio revenue of $2.388 billion increased 8.0% as reported and 5.1% organic, with low-single digit increase in Surgical & Endoscopy, and low-double-digit increase in Acute Care & Monitoring, all on an organic basis
• Diabetes business revenue of $837 million increased 15.0% as reported and 8.1% organic¹

Q4 GAAP operating profit and operating margin were $1.873 billion and 19.1%, respectively, an increase of 30.4% and 300 bps, respectively. As detailed in the financial schedules included at the end of the release, Q4 non-GAAP operating profit and operating margin were $2.500 billion and 25.5%, respectively, an increase of 0.6% and a decrease of 230 basis points, respectively. The operating margin includes impacts of 160 basis points from the MiniMed Blackstone payment and 80 basis points from tariffs.

Q4 GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.243 billion and $0.96, respectively, representing increases of 17.6% and 17.1%, respectively. As detailed in the financial schedules included at the end of this release, Q4 non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS were $1.998 billion and $1.55, respectively, representing decreases of 3.9% and 4.3%, respectively.

FY26 Financial Results

• Medtronic reported FY26 worldwide revenue of $36.364 billion and adjusted revenue of $36.325 billion, an increase of 8.4% as reported and 5.8% on an organic basis. The FY26 organic revenue growth comparison excludes:
  • Other revenue of $174 million in the current year and $48 million in the prior year
  • Revenue from the Dutch Obesity Clinic (NOK) divestiture of $5 million in the current year and $48 million in the prior year; and
  • Foreign exchange benefit of $819 million on the remaining net sales

FY26 GAAP operating profit and operating margin were $6.467 billion and 17.8%, respectively, an increase of 8.6% and flat year-over-year, respectively. As detailed in the financial schedules included at the end of the release, FY26 non-GAAP operating profit and operating margin were $8.856 billion and 24.4%, respectively, an increase of 2.4% and a decrease of 130 basis points, respectively. On a constant currency basis, FY26 non-GAAP operating profit and operating margin decreased 0.6% and 150 basis points, respectively. The operating margin includes impacts of 45 basis points from the MiniMed Blackstone payment and 50 basis points from tariffs.

FY26 GAAP net income and diluted EPS were $4.801 billion and $3.73, respectively, representing increases of 3.0% and 3.3%, respectively. As detailed in the financial schedules included at the end of this release, FY26 non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS were $7.120 billion and $5.53, respectively, representing increases of 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively. Included in FY26 non-GAAP diluted EPS was a $0.15 impact from foreign currency. FY26 non-GAAP diluted EPS on a constant currency basis decreased 2.0%.

FY26 cash from operations of $7.330 billion increased 4.1%. FY26 free cash flow of $5.426 billion increased 4.6%, representing free cash flow conversion from non-GAAP net earnings of 76%.

Dividend Increase

The company today announced that effective June 3, 2026, the Medtronic board of directors approved an increase in Medtronic's cash dividend for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, raising the quarterly amount to $0.72 per ordinary share. This would translate into an annual amount of $2.88 per ordinary share. Today's announcement marks the 49th consecutive year of an increase in the dividend payment. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 26, 2026.

Guidance

The company is guiding to FY27 organic revenue growth of 6.75% to 7.25%. FY27 organic revenue growth guidance includes the impact of the 53^rd week as well as revenue from the Diabetes business for the full fiscal year. Consistent with prior quarters, the organic revenue growth guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange and Other revenue.

The company is guiding to FY27 diluted non-GAAP EPS in the range of $5.90 to $6.00, representing FY27 diluted non-GAAP EPS growth in the range of 6.7% to 8.5%. This guidance includes the benefit of the 53^rd week, increased M&A, as well as impacts from tariffs, interest, tax expense, and assumes consolidation of the Diabetes business for the full 12 months of FY27. This guidance also includes an estimated neutral to 1% accretive impact from foreign currency exchange based on recent rates.

"We are pleased to have delivered results ahead of expectations on both revenue and EPS," said Thierry Piéton, Medtronic chief financial officer. "As we look to FY27, we are entering the year with strong momentum, a resilient operating foundation, and a clear path to deliver durable growth. With a uniquely robust pipeline, our tuck-in M&A and investment strategy activated, and continued financial discipline, we are poised to build on our FY26 performance."

Video Webcast Information

Medtronic will host a video webcast today, June 3, at 7:45 a.m. EST (6:45 a.m. CST) to provide information about its business for the public, investors, analysts, and news media. This webcast can be accessed by clicking on the Quarterly Earnings icon at investorrelations.medtronic.com, and this earnings release will be archived at news.medtronic.com. Within 24 hours of the webcast, a replay of the webcast and transcript of the company's prepared remarks will be available by clicking on the Past Events and Presentations link under the News & Events drop-down at investorrelations.medtronic.com.

Financial Schedules and Earnings Presentation

The fourth quarter and full year financial schedules and non-GAAP reconciliations can be viewed by clicking on the Quarterly Earnings link at investorrelations.medtronic.com. To view a printable PDF of the financial schedules and non-GAAP reconciliations, click here. To view the earnings presentation, click here.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow on LinkedIn.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release contains guidance and financial measures, including adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and organic revenue, which are considered "non-GAAP" financial measures under applicable SEC rules and regulations. Certain information in this press release also includes calculations or figures that have been prepared internally and have not been reviewed or audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. Use of different methods for preparing, calculating or presenting information may lead to differences and such differences may be material.

Medtronic management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding the company's underlying operational performance and trends and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of other companies in the med tech industry. Non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS exclude the effect of certain charges or gains that contribute to or reduce earnings but that result from transactions or events that management believes may or may not recur with similar materiality or impact to operations in future periods (Non-GAAP Adjustments). Medtronic generally uses non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate management's review of the operational performance of the company and as a basis for strategic planning. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to and not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and investors are cautioned that Medtronic may calculate non-GAAP financial measures in a way that is different from other companies. Management strongly encourages investors to review the company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial schedules accompanying this press release.

Medtronic calculates forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures based on internal forecasts that omit certain amounts that would be included in GAAP financial measures. For instance, forward-looking organic revenue growth guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, revenue in the current and prior year reported as "Other", as well as significant acquisitions, divestitures, or other significant discrete items. Forward-looking diluted non-GAAP EPS guidance also excludes other potential charges or gains that would be recorded as Non-GAAP Adjustments to earnings during the fiscal year. Medtronic does not attempt to provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP EPS guidance to projected GAAP EPS guidance because the combined impact and timing of recognition of these potential charges or gains is inherently uncertain and difficult to predict and is unavailable without unreasonable efforts. In addition, the company believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. Such items could have a substantial impact on GAAP measures of financial performance.

FINANCIAL COMPARISONS

References to quarterly or annual figures increasing, decreasing, or remaining flat are in comparison to fiscal year 2025, and references to sequential changes are in comparison to the prior fiscal quarter. Unless stated otherwise, quarterly and annual rates and ranges are given on an organic basis. References to organic revenue growth exclude the impact of foreign currency, fourth quarter and full year revenue in the current and prior year reported as "Other", as well as significant acquisitions, divestitures, or other significant discrete items. Unless stated otherwise, all references to share gains or losses are as of the most recently completed calendar quarter, on a revenue basis, and in comparison, to the same period in the prior year.

TRANSACTION DETAILS

The separation of our Diabetes business is expected to occur through a series of capital markets transactions, which may include a spin-off, split-off, offering, or combination thereof. While an offering and split-off is the company's current preferred separation structure, a final decision has not been reached at this time.

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